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Gregg Daniel: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Blumhouse’s ‘Truth or Dare’

Although his IMDb resume is packed with impressive appearances in numerous noteworthy television series, horror fans will recognize Gregg Daniel from his role as Reverend Daniels in the HBO hit series, True Blood. More recently, Daniel has taken on the role of a sympathetic detective in Blumhouse’s Truth or Dare. PopHorror had …

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Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween: A Treat Full of Spirits

The slapstick comedic duo of campy horror is back in their third horror parody, Caesar and Otto’s Paranormal Halloween. Dave Campfield returns to the director’s chair to bring his script to life while reprising his role as the self-centered, aspiring actor and screenwriter, Caesar. Of course, it wouldn’t be a …

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Interview With Jill Gevargizian: Cutting Hair, Shooting Films and Taking Names

Ever since her short horror film, The Stylist (read our review here), became a smash hit on the film festival circuit in 2016, winning 7 awards and garnering 5 nominations, independent filmmaker Jill “Sixx” Gevarigizian has been on a roll. This ambitious director, writer, producer and hair stylist recently returned from …

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‘Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas’ (2012): A Cult Comedy Holiday Horror

The Abbott and Costello-esque duo are back bringing holiday cheer for fans of indie B-movie horror in Caesar and Otto’s Deadly Xmas. In his follow-up to Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre, Dave Campfield takes his campy humor even further, and he doesn’t do it alone. This time, a cast full of …

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‘Caesar and Otto’s Summer Camp Massacre’ (2009): Abbott and Costello of Modern Horror

Many people remember the mid-century comedy duo, Abbott and Costello, who were famous for their sketch, Who’s on First? Movie fans will also remember the time when these two quirky personalities met the Mummy and Frankenstein. As an homage to these legendary comedians, Dave Campfield brings a strong element of those …

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Interview With Tami Stronach: Life in the NeverEnding Arts

We, at PopHorror, don’t often venture too far outside of the horror genre. However, when presented with the opportunity to speak with royalty from the pop culture of the 80s, exceptions must be made. Best known for her role as The Childlike Empress of Fantasia in Wolfgang Petersen’s 1984 childhood …

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Dark Chamber (2006): A Classic Murder Mystery Homage

In the early 2000s, murder mystery films began abandoning the simplistic crime and drama angle in favor of complex psychological twists. Although incredible hits such as Identity (2003) and Shutter Island (2010) brought fresh angles to the murder mystery subgenre, it is always fun to see a film reminiscence of old school …

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‘Maniac Cop 2’ (1990): A Slasher Homage

I have a second confession to make. See my first confession here. I have never seen Maniac Cop 2. I only just discovered the trilogy. I know this is a shame. I might expect the horror cops to beat on my door at any moment. However, one thing I love …

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‘Maniac Cop’ (1988): Cult Slasher With Shield Appeal – Retro Review

I have a confession to make. Despite being a connoisseur of all things horror, I have never seen the underrated cult gem that is Maniac Cop. That’s right, I have not seen every horror film to emerge from the motion picture industry. Shocking, right? Written by Larry Cohen (It’s Alive 1974, The …

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‘Syndicate Smasher’ (2017): Throwback to Gangster Classics – Movie Review

For an action junkie, there’s nothing quite like the nostalgia of a good, old fashion gangster film. For some, an exception might be a adrenaline-fueled feature full of massive explosions and gun fights. Screenwriter Doug Tochioka ambitiously combines both of these worlds for his directorial debut, Syndicate Smasher, with the …

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